Author Archives: NMN

Ford medal raises funds

Posted on June 11, 2013 by NMN

A commemorative medal celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Henry Ford is being offered for sale for $9.95 each by the Early Ford V-8 Foundation. Continue reading →

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Anniversary marked by new wood

Posted on June 11, 2013 by NMN

The 75th anniversary for the Coin Club of Greater New Bedford, Mass. As the recording secretary of the club, I have been a member for one-third of its existence. Thanks to the determination of the prior membership, we have retained the notes of some of the earliest meetings of the club in 1938. Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Where has ANA’s prestige gone?

Posted on June 10, 2013 by NMN

I found Larry Shepherd’s recent Viewpoint regarding the future of the American Numismatic Association to be insightful. His assessment of the demographic challenges facing the ANA could not be more timely. Continue reading →

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Ambassador Loebe of Texas dies May 27

Posted on June 10, 2013 by NMN

Numismatic Ambassador Bernard “Barny” Loebe of Houston, Texas, died May 27. Continue reading →

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Medal represents lost lives, resolve to bring change

Posted on June 10, 2013 by NMN

On Sept. 15, 1963, four little girls lost their lives when a bomb went off during Sunday morning services at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. Fifty years later a Congressional gold medal will commemorate the lives of Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson and Cynthia Wesley, who were among the worshipers in the predominately black congregation. Continue reading →

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Raleigh show set July 19-21

Posted on June 5, 2013 by NMN

The Raleigh Coin Club (Raleigh, N.C.) will be hosting its annual three-day Coin, Currency and Stamp Show at the NC State Fairgrounds once again. Continue reading →

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Slider: good enough to pass as uncirculated

Posted on June 5, 2013 by NMN

What is the difference between a commercial uncirculated coin and a slider? Continue reading →

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Viewpoint: Buy back cents to save money

Posted on June 5, 2013 by NMN

After reading R.W. Barker’s letter to the editor and Bruce Remick’s “Viewpoint” in the April 30 issue, it got me thinking about the U.S. Mint’s cent production. Continue reading →

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This week’s letters (06/18/13)

Posted on June 3, 2013 by NMN

In response to the question in Mr. Fazzari’s May 28 column from Numismatic News, I wanted to let you know that the coin you came across is part of a popular magic trick, called a “Scotch and Soda.” Continue reading →

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PNG sets mentor program for future coin dealers

Posted on May 31, 2013 by NMN

The Professional Numismatists Guild will create an education and mentoring program to recruit and train the next generation of coin dealers. Continue reading →

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